WHERE TO ELOPE IN VICTORIA:
The ULTIMATE PLANNING GUIDE
Are you dreaming of an intimate elopement experience somewhere magical in Victoria, Australia? Allow us to show you the way to crafting your unique experience!
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dreaming of an intimate, breathtaking elopement
IN
Victoria?
You’re in the right place. Whether you're drawn to wild coastlines, misty mountains, or vibrant cityscapes, Victoria offers some of the most diverse and stunning locations to say “I do.” As specialist elopement photographers based in Victoria, we're here to guide you through the entire planning process—from choosing the perfect spot to capturing every heartfelt moment.
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why elope in Victoria?
Victoria is a goldmine for couples looking to elope with intention and adventure. With its ever-changing landscapes, accessible locations, and year-round natural beauty, it’s the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable and stress-free celebration.
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SPRING: SEPT - NOV
Spring is when Victoria truly comes alive. The days are warming up, wildflowers are blooming, and the landscapes are at their greenest. With temperatures around 11°C – 20°C, and the slight chance of an occasional spring shower - it's pretty near perfect for outdoor elopements all around the state, from the coast to the mountains! With crisp mornings, sunny days, lush landscapes! It's ideal for couples who want a garden elopement, a forest setting, or to hike through scenic trails without the summer crowds.
Best Activities to Include:
Picnics, Hiking, Waterfall Chasing
summer: Dec - feb
Sunny and vibrant, most ideal for coastal elopements. Just be mindful of those peak holiday travel times. Average temperatures ranging from 20°C – 35°C, with low rainfall, but can have the occasional summer storm. You'll have the perk of long daylight hours and lots of sunshine! When paired with a coastal environment, you'll enjoy stunning golden hour light, ocean breezes, and lively backdrops! Inland regions are much more likely for a heatwave, so we suggest sticking around the sea!
Best Activities to Include:
Swimming, Surfing, Kayaking, Sailing, Heli Flights
autumn: mar - may
Rich colours, cooler days—especially magical in regions like the Dandenong Ranges, High Country & the Yarra Valley. With cooler temperatures around 10°C – 22°C, and little rainfall, autumn makes for the perfect season to elope! Crisp mornings, still days, and gorgeous foliage! Autumn is arguably Victoria’s most romantic season. It brings golden trees, moody skies, and ideal conditions for outdoor ceremonies without the summer heat. This season is made for cozy touches—like campfires, warm drinks, and layered styling.
Best Activities to Include:
Hot Air Balloon Rides, Exploring, Horseback Riding
when is the best time of year
In Victoria
winter: jun - aug
Moody skies, snowy peaks, cozy vibes. Great for mountain escapes or intimate indoor ceremonies. The coolest of temperatures of the year around 5°C – 15°C, and higher rainfall around the state. You'll find overcast skies, foggy mornings, and snow in alpine areas. But don't let that scare you off! Winter in Victoria is ideal for those who love cozy, atmospheric vibes. With fewer tourists and stunning soft light, it's the season for fireplace dinners, snow-dusted ceremonies, or running wild in the rain!
Best Activities to Include:
Hot Springs, Romantic Candle-lit Dinners, Whale Watching, Skiing
how to plan
AN
Elopement
let's plan together
in Victoria
+ Choose your location
Think about your dream scenery — are you on a clifftop overlooking the sea, a cabin in the woods, standing underneath a waterfall, on a summit in the mountains, or perhaps a funky venue in the city?
+ pick your season
Consider your preferred weather, when you'll feel most comfortable adventuring outdoors, as well as the colours of the landscape and the experience you wish to embark on!
+ book your elopement photographer
That’s us! We help with the full planning process, from location scouting, sourcing your vendors, providing activity ideas, a hand-crafted timelines, and of course, capturing every beautiful moment that unfolds on your dreamiest day!
+ organise your celebrant
A registered marriage celebrant is required to make your marriage legal in Australia. Whether you do this as a legal signing before you embark on your adventure, or you bring your celebrant along for the ride! We will also help you in sourcing the perfect fit celebrant for the two of you!
+ plan out the details & organise your vendors
It's time to bring your vision to life! You'll source your outfits, flowers, transport, accommodation, and maybe a post-ceremony picnic or dinner celebration! This where you book in those experiences, and must have vendors!
+ make it your own unique experience
Want a sunrise hike, beach picnic, or private winery dinner experience? We’ll help you make it personal and unforgettable. Check out our list of Elopement Activity Ideas HERE.
how to
elope in victoria
Getting legally married in Victoria is simple, but there are a few things to note: You must submit a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) at least one month before your elopement date. Both parties must be over 18 and provide valid ID. You’ll need two witnesses (over 18) present at the ceremony. If it’s just the two of you, as your photographers we can witness for you! And last, but most importantly our ceremony must be conducted by a registered celebrant, who will also assist you with all the legal paperwork and requirements noted above!
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Legally
ways to get married without the legal part on the day
Many couples choose to not worry about the legal part of getting married on the day they say their vows. This is called a “commitment ceremony,” “symbolic ceremony,” or “promise ceremony.” It’s essentially getting married without the legal bits. Having a commitment ceremony means your wedding day plans are completely unhindered by rules or legalities, and can open the door for more location possibilities and require less people involved. If you choose to have a commitment ceremony, you can still do the paperwork and make it legal on another day,
commitment ceremony
If you want to get legally married without worrying about a celebrant, witnesses, or paperwork on the day you get married, a great option is to go to the registry office or organise a legals only ceremony with your celebrant before your trip or after you get back. This works great for destination elopements overseas or interstate. If you want, you can invite your family or friends to be witnesses and make a fun experience out of signing the paperwork back home.
sign before or after
Not sure where to elope?
Here's some of our favourite spots
Best Places to elope in Victoria
Wilsons Prom is one of Victoria’s most breathtaking national parks, featuring turquoise bays, granite mountains, and secluded white-sand beaches. Picture dramatic coastal cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and secluded beaches—ideal for nature-loving couples craving adventure, wild beauty, and a nature-filled ceremony with few onlookers.
Top Elopement Spots: Squeaky Beach, Mount Oberon Summit, Big Drift, Fairy Cove
Best Time to Elope: Spring and Autumn for milder temps and fewer crowds
Activities to Include: Sunrise or sunset hikes, beach picnic, wildlife spotting (think wombats, emus & wallabies), overnight stay in a wilderness cabin or glamping tent
Places
WILSONS PROMONTORY
The Grampians deliver drama with towering sandstone peaks, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping valley views. This is a dream location for couples who want to say their vows on a cliff edge or beneath ancient rock formations.
Top Elopement Spots: Boroka Lookout, The Pinnacle, The Balconies, Mackenzie Falls, Reed Lookout
Best Time to Elope: Autumn and Spring for wildflowers and clearer skies
Activities to Include: Sunrise or sunset hike, scenic helicopter tour, viewing native wildlife (kanagroos everywhere!), stargazing and a campfire under the clear open skies
the grampians
The iconic Great Ocean Road is home to rugged cliffs, hidden coves, and windswept beaches—making it one of the most cinematic spots to elope in Australia. It's a top choice for couples chasing epic backdrops.
Top Elopement Spots: Loch Ard Gorge, Gibson Steps, Erskine Falls, Hopetoun Falls, the Otway Redwood Forest
Best Time to Elope: Autumn and Spring for lighter crowds and beautiful lighting
Activities to Include: Road trip-style adventure with a vintage car, beach picnic, waterfall walk, scenic helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostles
great ocean road
Just over an hour from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula offers coastal elegance and wine country charm. From clifftop lookouts to vineyard rows, it’s perfect for relaxed yet stylish elopements.
Top Elopement Spots: Cairns Bay, Jubilee Point, Spray Point, the Blowhole
Best Time to Elope: Summer for beach ceremonies, Autumn for vineyard colour
Activities to Include: Wine tasting lunch, hot springs soak at Peninsula Hot Springs, sailing charter, sunset beach picnics
mornington Peninsula
Eloping in Melbourne offers a mix of chic urban styling and artsy laneway charm. From heritage buildings to skyline rooftops, it’s ideal for couples who want a modern elopement vibe with endless dining and styling options.
Top Elopement Spots: Royal Botanical Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, the Registry office & Treasury Gardens,
Best Time to Elope: Spring and Autumn for comfortable weather and city colour
Activities to Include: Rooftop cocktails, laneway café brunch, scrolls through the gardens, tram ride photos, styled private dinner booking celebrations
melbourne city
Phillip Island is a coastal paradise with quiet beaches, dramatic headlands, and rich wildlife experiences. It’s perfect for couples wanting a coastal elopement with a laid-back, intimate feel.
Top Elopement Spots: Cape Woolamai, Pyramid Rock Lookout, Red Rocks Beach, Barry's Beach
Best Time to Elope: Summer and early Autumn for calm seas and sunny skies and less tourists
Activities to Include: Beach picnic, penguin parade experience, coastal walks, paddle boarding
pHillip island
Gippsland spans from alpine forests to peaceful lakes and rugged coastlines. It’s one of Victoria’s most underrated elopement destinations, offering pure privacy and natural beauty without the crowds.
Top Elopement Spots: Tarra Bulga Rainforest Walk, Ninety Mile Beach, Mount Baw Baw, Lakes Entrance
Best Time to Elope: Spring for lush rainforests, Summer for lakeside/beach, Autumn for foliage
Activities to Include: Canoe or paddleboard session, picnic by the lakes, rainforest walk, cabin or glamping overnight stay
GIPPSLAND
For mountain lovers, the High Country offers alpine peaks, snowy winters, and charming country towns. Whether you want to hike, ski, or cozy up by a fireplace, this region is full of storybook settings.
Top Elopement Spots: Mount Hotham, Mount Buffalo, Bright, Falls Creek, Dinner Plain
Best Time to Elope: Winter for snow scenes, Autumn for vibrant foliage, Summer for wildflowers and green valleys
Activities to Include: Snowshoe elopement, alpine hike, fireside dinner, helicopter access to mountain peaks
high country
This lush region is perfect for couples who love romantic forests, fern gullies, and boutique vineyards. It’s close to Melbourne but feels like a world away—ideal for an intimate, nature-based celebration.
Top Elopement Spots: Alfred Nicholas Gardens, RJ Hamer Arboretum, Warburton Redwoods, Toorongo Falls
Best Time to Elope: Autumn for foliage, Spring for blooms, Winter for moody forests
Activities to Include: Garden picnic, hot air balloon rides, wine tasting, scenic steam train ride (Puffing Billy!)
dandenong ranges & the yarra valley
A haven of slow living, mineral springs, and misty mountain air, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges offer an ultra-romantic escape for couples craving charm and intimacy. With rolling hills, secret gardens, and historic buildings, it’s perfect for cozy countryside elopements.
Top Elopement Spots: Hanging Rock, Lake Daylesford, Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens, Lerderderg State Park
Best Time to Elope: Autumn for golden leaves and cozy vibes, Winter for misty mornings and fireplaces
Activities to Include: Spa day at Hepburn Bathhouse, long lunch at a heritage restaurant, hiking or garden strolls, private chef dinner at a countryside Airbnb
daylesford & the macedon ranges
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Whether you're already dreaming of vows on a cliffside at Wilsons Prom or you're still exploring where to elope in Victoria, we’re here to help bring it to life. Reach out today to start planning your dream elopement with someone who knows Victoria inside out.
We’re more than just photographers—we’re your guides, your hype team, and your support throughout the entire elopement journey. With years of experience capturing elopements across Victoria, we offer:
- Location and vendor recommendations
- Timeline planning
- Permit assistance
- Elopement Planning resources & Activity suggestions
- Timeless, artful, heartfelt photography that tells your unique story
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